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Chicago: Historic Gangsters & Ghosts Night Cruise

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About the activity

Listen to stories of Chicago's darker side, including mysterious sightings, creepy haunts, mobsters, and more, as you cruise the Chicago River amidst twilight tales of the city you never knew existed.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Round-trip Chicago River cruise
    • Captain
    • Crew
    • Food and drinks (drinks are available to purchase onboard)
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Take in views of Chicago's highrises and sky at night, shimmering on the river
  • Listen to spooky and darker stories while enjoying Chicago's architectural views
  • Hear about the Eastland disaster, the Chicago Fire, and H. H. Holmes in one go

Description

Cruise down the Chicago River on an evening cruise that includes views of the city's most famous landmarks, such as The Chicago Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building, Merchandise Mart, and Willis Tower. View Chicago's dramatic sky transformed into millions of twinkling lights.

As you cruise, hear spooky stories relating to the Eastland disaster, the Chicago Fire, H. H. Holmes, and many more – enough to make your skin crawl. Grab a cocktail and try to enjoy the views while listening to some of Chicago's dark side stories, immersing yourself in history.

Leave the cruise with a better understanding of Chicago's sometimes darker past, as well as seeing its renowned riverside architecture.

Meeting point

Creepy Cruise General Boarding

Creepy Cruise Priority Boarding

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    4-12 years
  • Infants
    0-3 years
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